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Concerts e a s o n

ORCHESTRAS I CHOIRS I EARLY I CONTEMPORARY I CHAMBER

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to the Spring concert seasonat theUniversity ofAberdeen.Thesecond half of the year contains a number of high profile events

featuring some ofourmost talentedstudents. Soprano Anna

Lawrence joins forceswith the Universitys symphonyorchestra as

thewinnerof the Chris Cadwur JamesConcerto Competition, and the

racewill soon be on to find next years winner. The final of the Ogston

Music Prize provides a showcase forstudent performers, and I amsure that anyonewho has attended over the last few yearswill joinme

in agreeing that the overall standard has beenoverwhelmingly high.

Vocalmusic has become a real departmental strength in recent

years, andwe are delighted that the Opera Society will be putting

on its production of EugeneOnegin as part of our series: if the

standard or recent productions is anything to go by, it is not to be

missed. ChapelChoir offers different fare ina programmeofchoral

repertoire designed to help raise funds for a choir tour toHungary in

the summer, andChoral Society singsmusicby Elgar andTippett

under the directionofChris Gray.

The legendaryEmmaKirkbymakesawelcome return visit, and early

music isalso represented in two concertsgivenbystaff and students.

Instrumentalmusic iswell represented, too.The EdinburghQuartetcontinues its survey of Brittensmusic for themediumas part of the

composers centenarycelebrations, andBenjaminFrith andPeterHill

bring Stravinskys RiteofSpring ina pianoarrangement for four hands

tomark the 100th anniversaryof its first performance.Therewill be

pre-concert talksatboth thisand at the EdinburghQuartets concert

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Finally, although not part of our concert series, I should like to draw

your attention to a concert by the combined forces of choirs from

Edinburgh, StAndrews andAberdeen sponsored byJAMonthe

16th ofFebruary inStMachars Cathedral. Not only does it feature

our chamber choir, but therewill also be a first performance of a

work by Phillip Cookewho has just been appointed to our staff as a

Lecturer inComposition.

Professor David Smith

Head of Music, University of Aberdeen

welcome


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Tuesday 5th February I 7.30pm I Kings College Chapel

Organ RecitalNigel AllcoatRenowned exponent of organ improvisation,Nigel Allcoat combines lively interpretationsof music by Baroque masters with his owndazzling spontaneous music.

Admission: free, no booking required

Thursday 7th February I 7.30pm I Kings College Chapel

Malgorzata Sek CelloThe Polish cellist performs a selection of worksby lesser known Polish composers, alongsidefavourites by F. Chopin and B. Marcello.

Programme to also include works by Bacewicz,Rozycki, Jablonski and Cincadze.

Admission: free, no booking required.


Dame Emma Kirkby SopranoJamie Akers LuteRenowned Soprano and Visiting Fellowin Performance at the University,Dame Emma Kirkby will return to presenta celebration of the 350th anniversary

of the death of John Dowland with Lutenist,Jamie Akers.


Thursday 21st February I 7.30pm I Elphinstone Hall

Benjamin Frithand Peter Hill PianoStravinsky The Riteof Spring

DebussySix EpigraphesAntiques

RachmaninovSix Morceaux, Op. 11

The piano partnership of Benjamin Frith and Peter Hill, describedby the Guardian as formidable, comes to Aberdeen to celebrateof the 100th anniversary of the first performance of Stravinskysiconic Rite of Spring, with an arrangement for four hands.

Therewill bea pre-concert talkat 6.45pm, free to ticket holders.

Admission: 8, 5 concessions, 2 students and children

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The Edinburgh QuartetHaydn Quartet in D Major Op. 33 no. 6

Britten Quartet no.3The Edinburgh Quartet continues its Universityof Aberdeen residency with a series of concerts

celebrating the string quartets of Joseph Haydn & Benjamin Britten.

Therewill be a pre-concert talk byDrRogerWilliams from6.30 7pm


Tuesday 5th March I 7.30pm I Kings College Chapel

Chapel Choir ofKings College ChapelDavid J. Smith (Director and Organ)This fundraising concert intermingles pieces for the wholechoir with smaller ensembles, solo items and organ improvisationin a variety of styles to offer a rich and varied programme.

Admission: free; donations sought for choir tour

Saturday 9th March I 7.30pm I St Machars Cathedral

University of AberdeenSymphony OrchestraAnna Lawrence SopranoChristopher GrayConductorRavel Pavanepourune infante dfunteBerlioz Nuits deteSibeliusSymphonyNo.2D minor Op.43

Winner of the 2012 Chris Cadwur James Concerto Competition,Anna Lawrence will join the University of Aberdeen SymphonyOrchestra for their Spring concert in the beautiful surroundings

of St Machars Cathedral.Admission: 8, 5 concessions, 2 students and children

Thursday 14th March I 7.30pm I St Machars Cathedral

University of Aberdeen

Choral SocietyChristopher GrayConductorTippet FiveSpiritualsfromChild of Our TimeElgar The MusicMakers,Op. 69

Admission: 8, 5 concessions, 2 students and children

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ibelius


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Thursday 21st March I 7.30pm I Kings College Chapel

Passio Christi

Lenten music ofthe High BaroqueStudents of the Early Music Ensemblespresent music by W.F. Bach, Corelli,Lully, Telemann, and Vivaldi


Wednesday 17th April I 5.15pm I Kings College Chapel

Teatime ConcertNorthern BaroqueMusicians from the University, includingAmanda and Claire Babington, presenta selection of Early Music.


Friday 19th April1pm I Johnston Hall

Cei-Lully-dhStudents of the Early Music Ensembles invite you to join themfor an afternoon of music, dancing and merriment. Experiencea Renaissance and Baroque dance party!

Dress to impress, and wear comfortable shoes.


ArcangeloCorelli


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Wednesday 1st May I 5.15pm I Johnston Hall

Teatime ConcertMusicians fromthe UniversityThe University of Aberdeen PercussionEnsemble and Steel Pans presenta showcase of their work.


Thursday 2nd May I 7.30pm I Kings College Chapel

Alexander

GroveTenorLeading UK tenor and VisitingFellow in performance at theUniversity, Alexander Grove

makes his debut Performance atKings College Chapel.


Friday 10th May I 7.30pm I Cowdray Hall

The 2012Ogston Music

Prize FinalOne of the most anticipated nights in the University of Aberdeensmusical year, the finals of the Ogston Music Prize will once moreplay host to the most talented performers at the University as theycompete for the prestigious title. The team of judges will be ledby Tristan Gurney, leader of the Edinburgh Quartet and Head of

Strings at Newcastle University, and the evening will also includea performance by 2012 winner, Immanuel Voigt (piano).

Bookingrecommended!

Admission: 8, 5 concessions, 2 students and children.

2012winnerImmanuelVoigt

w

ithProfessorDerekOgston


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Masterclasses

15th February

Dame Emma Kirkbysoprano11am 1pmRoom 055, MacRobert Building

21st February

Peter Hill & Benjamin Frithpiano11am 1pm

Room 055, MacRobert Building

3rd May

Alexander Grovetenor11am 1pm

Room 055, MacRobert Building

Masterclasses are open to the public and no

booking is required. For more information pleasecontact the Music Office on 01224 272570


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University of Aberdeen Concert Band

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EDINBURGHQUARTETAberdeen Series 2013

FEB 28th I 7.30pm I Kings College ChapelHaydn Quartet In D major Op.33 no.6Britten Quartet no.3

MARCH 7th I 12.45pm I Cowdray Hall

Haydn Quartet in C major Op.33 no.3Britten Divertimenti

MAY 9th I 2.45pm I Cowdray HallHaydn Quartet In E flat major Op.33 no.2Britten Alla Marcia

Admission to all concerts is FREE. No booking is necessary.

Fridays at LunchtimeJoin Staff and students for a series of less formalconcerts featuring smaller ensembles and soloistsin a range of varied programmes.

1pm, Johnston Hall, free.

Please contact theMusic Office formore details

Once again the Concert Band will present their end of yearconcert in the beautiful setting of St Machars Cathedral.Featuring a very large band and an array of music, be sureto arrive early as tickets almost always sell-out!

Saturday 11th May, 7.30pmTickets: 7 and 5 concession, available only on the door


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ersity of Aberdeen

May Festival1012 May 2013

The University of Aberdeen will be launching a brand new Festivalin 2013 to celebrate and showcase the very best of what it has tooffer. The May Festival will be like no other festival in Scotland,offering events in music, film, science, Gaelic, literature, and more.

Save the dates and keep an eye on the website for more informationwww.abdn.ac.uk/mayfestival or email [email protected]


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All information is correct at the time of printing, but patrons are requested tonote that details are sometimes changed as a result of circumstances beyond

the control of Music. Up to date information is available from the Music Office(01224 272570) or the web page (www.abdn.ac.uk/music).

Box Office DetailsUnless indicated to the contrary, for individual concerts with admission price, ticketscost 8.00 (5.00 adult concession, 2.00 child/student concession) and are availablefrom Aberdeen Box Office, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1QS (Tel: 01224 641122 /Online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com) or at the door of each concert until all tickets

are sold. Seats are unreserved. Special discounts are available for groups of 10or more and for school parties. Contact the Music Office for further details.For concertswhichareadmission-free,no tickets arenecessary.

Please direct all queries to: Rhona Mitchell, Concerts and PerformanceAdministrator, Music Department, Room 003 MacRobert Building,University of Aberdeen, Kings College, AB24 5UA

Tel: 01224 272570 Email: music@

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